{"id":19145,"date":"2014-10-07T15:56:55","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T19:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ignatiansolidarity.net\/?p=19145"},"modified":"2017-07-10T13:50:05","modified_gmt":"2017-07-10T17:50:05","slug":"green-gold-goes-green-top-10-ways-university-san-francisco-stays-sustainable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ignatiansolidarity.net\/blog\/2014\/10\/07\/green-gold-goes-green-top-10-ways-university-san-francisco-stays-sustainable\/","title":{"rendered":"Green & Gold Goes Green: Top 10 Ways University of San Francisco Stays Sustainable"},"content":{"rendered":"
BY JULIA MORREALE<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong>October 7, 2014<\/em><\/p>\n Julia Morreale, ISN’s environmental justice\/sustainability\u00a0intern, takes a look at the top 10 ways her school (University of San Francisco<\/a>)\u00a0stays sustainable. How does YOUR institution embrace sustainability? Share in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Cups of coffee aren\u2019t just good for late night study sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n Aside from providing silverware and plates, USF\u2019s dining services provide compostable and recyclable options for students on-the-go. Compostable to-go boxes, recyclable eating utensils and recyclable containers ensure that even the busiest student can limit their impact on the environment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Recycling, composting, and landfill bins are accessible all across campus. Every building at USF, including dining halls, residence halls, libraries, gyms and classrooms, are equipped to meet any sorting needs. Whether it\u2019s coffee cups, ramen noodles, or dried up pens, USF has a place for all waste that a college student can generate. Thanks to the number of composting bins across campus, USF placed 25th<\/sup> out of 605 schools in Recyclemania\u2019s composting competition, and 63rd<\/sup> overall for the Grand Championship in 2012.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Mobiles hanging above trash bins in the dining hall.<\/em><\/p>\n Signs are conveniently located above all bins in residence halls, dining halls and on dining tables. Creative visual aids provide examples of recyclable and compostable materials to make the sorting process easier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Chris prevents cross-contamination\u00a0<\/em>while providing on-the-spot education.<\/em>\u00a0Contact Joe Murphy at<\/em> murphyj@usfca.edu for further inquiries<\/em>.<\/p>\n Eco-Educators are students who answer any questions and address concerns regarding the importance and impact of sorting on the environment. Eco-Educators assist all dining guests in making responsible choices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Residence halls are no exception to environmental education! Resident Advisor Eco Representatives, or Eco Reps, explore issues around sustainability and relay information to other Resident Advisors. Eco Reps develop and lead programs for residents centered around environmental responsibility \u2013 healthy habits start in the halls.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n For residents who want to compost in their own room, the Student Housing and Residential Education department offers individual composting bins. Each bin comes with instructions and examples of proper composting candidates. Residents can toss their individual compost collection into larger compost bins located on each floor.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Community Garden at USF is a place for individual and community growth and education. The Community Garden acts as an outdoor classroom for Urban Agriculture classes, as a \u201cliving laboratory\u201d for students of varied disciplines, and as a source for fresh and organic produce for students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. Free community dinners and the campus food stand are supplied by the produce harvested in the garden; any remaining produce is donated to the food bank at the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n USF provides students, faculty and staff with transportation methods for a more sustainable commute. The Transportation Demand Management program intends to reduce fuel emissions and improve the quality of life for all citizens of San Francisco. Bicycle racks, Commute Buddy Programs, shuttle services, subsidies for commuting faculty and staff, and Zipcar car sharing are just a few of the initiatives offered in the TDM program for faculty, staff and students. Muni, San Francisco\u2019s public transportation system, is comprised of unique electrical, hybrid and alternative-fuel buses and historic cable cars, all of which are accessible to students with free bus passes provided by USF.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n10. Compostable and recyclable utensils<\/h3>\n
9<\/strong>. Every type of bin for all sorting needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
8. Don\u2019t know where to toss it? There\u2019s a sign for that.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Still not sure?\u00a0<\/strong>Ask an Eco-Educator!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Resident Advisor Eco Representatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5. Composting on a smaller scale<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4. Community Garden<\/h3>\n
3. Transportation that\u2019s economical and eco-friendly<\/h3>\n
2. Student-centered and Student-led sustainability efforts<\/strong><\/h3>\n